So a couple of months ago, when a friend sent me one of those music question and answer quizzes. I jumped at the chance to answer some questions about my 5 favourite artists and thought I would share my answers here.
Pick your 5 favourite current artists, before reading the questions below:
1. Paloma Faith
2. Baby Sol
3. Seye Adelekan
4. Missy Higgins
5. Kate Bush
1. What was the first song you ever heard by 1?
Stone Cold Sober
2. What is your favourite song of 5's?
I definitely have more than one, so it's hard to be specific. At the moment I quite like 'Deeper Understanding', I think that is something we all need more of.
3. What kind of impact has 1 left on your life?
If I am truly honest a huge impact which is hard for me to put into words. Her music speaks to me; it's guided me through some really happy times, as well as some really dark ones. It's always been there at the back of everything, no matter how I'm feeling. And as cliché as it sounds, I think discovering it saved my life. Through running the two fan pages, I've met some truly incredible people who I really care about, had some wonderful experiences and even been lucky enough to meet Paloma herself. It's a big part of my life, which I couldn't be without. I'm grateful for it, and for everything which has happened because of finding her and her music. It really means a lot to me.
4. What are your favourite lyrics of 4's?
"I need your tears, but mostly now I need your ears. I gotta tell you, I need you to know, you were my ruin when you took hold. You made me believe the lies you told but you won’t get away with the pride you stole." - Dusty Road, Missy Higgins.
5. How many times have you seen 1 live?
7 times
6. What is your favourite song by 2?
'Tick- Tock', she sings it so beautifully and the lyrics mean a lot to me.
7. Is there any song by 5 that makes you sad?
Without a doubt it has to be 'This Woman's Work' from the Sensual World album. I find the whole song - both lyrics and melody sad. But it really speaks to me. It fits how I've felt in the past, and I still listen to it when I feel at my lowest.
8. What is your favourite song by 1?
Aarrrgh this is the worst question you could ask me. I love most.. if not all of Paloma's songs. 'New York' holds a lot of different memories. And also seems to the be the song that most people seem to associate me with haha! Having said that, I also love how beautiful 'Do you want the truth or something beautiful?' is. The lyrics, the melody everything... it's visually inspiring, that song haunts my dreams.
9. When did you first discover 2?
I first discovered Baby through Paloma Faith, as she does BV's for her. I remember finding her solo stuff on MySpace about a month before I attended my very first Paloma gig. I wrote to tell her how much I loved it and she was so grateful I'd taken the time to listen. The rest as they say is history... She is a truly wonderful person and her music is incredible!!! - although she calls me bias for saying so. It's been wonderful to follow her journey so far and to see her grow and develop as an artist. Oh and while we're here please check out the below links for her newest videos:
'No No' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo_hbrxfDZ4
'She Cries' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRSSZESIJ-Q
10. How did you discover 3?
Again through Paloma Faith, Seye was her guitarist before he got signed himself! He's an amazing person, a wonderful artist and an awesome guitar player. I can't wait until his debut album is released - all I can say is watch this space... and that I'm very proud. Check out these amazing videos of his while we're here please:
'2 Hours' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBuGCq3novY
'Mexicana Bounce' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2HbzNFlTsI
11. What is your favourite song by 4?
Where I Stood.
12. Is there a song by 3 that makes you sad?
Not yet, but I'm sure there will be when his album is released!
13. If you could say anything to any of the artists you listed what would it be?
To 1, 2 and 3: I absolutely adore you, all of you. You and your music means the world to me, I would be totally lost without the three of you in my life. You're like my right arm and I feel lucky to have you. I just want to say thank you for everything - the times you've been there for me and tried to cheer me up, for supporting me even when I didn't believe in myself, for making me smile and showing that you care. All the times we've met and everything that has happened (the BEST memories). For making the effort to say hello even though you're busy, for letting me share all of your musical journeys - I am so proud of you xx. But mostly, for being exactly who you are. Thank you for being in my life, and for being the beautiful safety net which is always there to catch me, even when you don't realise it. I love you xxx
To 4: I love your music, you're an amazing artist and please please pleaseeeeeee do a tour in the UK!
To 5: You have no idea who I am, or that I even exist. But I've loved your music for a long time, I still remember the moment I first discovered 'Wuthering Heights' as a child. I became obsessed with it and used to listen to it while dancing round my living room pretending to be the ghost of Cathy. When I later discovered your albums, I was captivated by how different your voice sounded to other artists, how you weren't afraid to experiment or think outside the box. You weren't bothered about being labelled as 'weird', you stayed true to yourself and let the music speak - which it does... volumes in fact. You and your music taught me that it was OK to be an individual and to be different. Thank you for being so inspiring, both musically and lyrically. I think you are wonderful.
'Stone Cold Sober' - Paloma Faith: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4reFIP1s6w&ob=av2e
'Deeper Understanding' - Kate Bush: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5UsjqXXcZ4
'Dusty Road' - Missy Higgins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE4VpFNgR7I
'This Woman's Work' - Kate Bush: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEHqPCA_lzQ
'New York' - Paloma Faith: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZF7CDBj1U0&ob=av2e
'Do you want the truth or something beautiful?' - Paloma Faith:
'Tick-Tock' - Baby Sol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0HJ4C1oXWo
'Where I Stood' - Missy Higgins: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9QNRvXH1HI
Other links:
www.palomafaith.com
www.missbabysol.com
www.seyemusic.com
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